Book Condition A fine fresh example; in an illustrated dust jacket with hints of soiling. An unusually crisp copy that has benefited from careful and loving ownership. Jacket design by Paul Bacon.

Edition First edition.

Publisher New York: Random House, (1959).

Seller ID 2849.01

"BLACK IS THE FASHION FOR DYING involves the murder of an unpleasant Hollywood prima donna, and Latimer makes good use of his movie and studio experiences."--Art Scott. Latimer wrote the script for the film adaptation of Hammett's THE GLASS KEY.